2020 Kia Telluride vs 2021 Buick Encore
Overview | |
MSRP$31,890 | MSRP$23,200 |
Listings1000 | Listings171 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2020 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryUsually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | |
2021 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4112 lbs | Curb Weight3237 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height65.3 in |
Length196.9 in | Length168.4 in |
Width78.3 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase100.6 in |
Maximum Payload1664 lbs | Maximum Payload1018 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,890 | $23,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Usually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4112 lbs | 3237 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1664 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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